coalition

INTO THE FRAY

Comparing Coalitions

While the current coalition is far from unblemished, things could be worse—and have been, recently. Op-ed.

Coalition members visit rebuilt Homesh Yeshiva

A group of coalition members visited the new study hall and encouraged the students to continue holding onto the Land of Israel.

Coalition leaders:

Court cannot invalidate Basic Laws

A message from the leaders of the coalition states that the Supreme Court cannot deliberate the legality of Basic Laws.

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

A senior right-wing figure lists the many repercussions of the coalition's defeat in the judicial selection committee vote.

Netanyahu: We surprise Iran and the opposition all the time

PM addresses coalition MKs and ministers ahead of whirlwind session to pass the State budget tomorrow.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

National Security Minister responds to Netanyahu who urged the members of the coalition to work together and pass the budget.

Coalition officials: 'Netanyahu no longer pushing reform'

Senior figures in the coalition estimate that the Prime Minister is no longer backing the judicial reform, partly due to US pressure.

Bennett on the attack:

'Ben Gvir secretly records police commanders'

Former Prime Minister continues to criticize the coalition: Smotrich evaded combat service so he could study for a degree at the same time.

Coalition parties agree:

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Coalition parties to promote legislation which would abolish automatic veto of judges who are members of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Channel 12 poll:

Meretz passes threshold, Labor does not

Gantz gains two seats at expense of Likud, but no real change in distribution of blocs from the previous election.

After Deri's dismissal:

'Pleasant and warm atmosphere' at coalition party head meeting

At the meeting, the leaders discussed current affairs and showed support for the Shas Chairman.

Coalition mulling Deri as Speaker of the Knesset

Following Supreme Court ruling, coalition is considering appointing Deri to the position of Speaker of the Knesset.

A Jewish Agency letter that does not represent its board members

A letter to the PM against part of the coalition agreements was not shown to the Board of Governors. Another letter made that clear Op-ed.

Channel 13 News poll:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12 seats, Netanyahu bloc has 58

Poll finds Netanyahu bloc would not win enough seats for a majority should elections be held today, but neither would the other side.

Israel's new government is anti-progressive, not anti-democratic

Israel’s historic right-wing government is the democratic will of the voters, who reject false claims made by the leftist opposition.Op-ed.

Abbas' spokesman:

'All settlements will be evacuated from territory of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says the basic lines of the Netanyahu government are a "dangerous escalation".

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Netanyahu's coalition partners primed for powerful positions

The parties that will make up Israel's next government appear to have gotten all they were bargaining for - and more.

New York Times op-ed:

'Netanyahu’s government a significant threat to Israel's future'

New York Times concerned over "annexation of Jewish settlements" that "would undermine the possibility of a two-state solution."

How leftist media work against Israel's new coalition

Headline after headline threatens readers with what will happen after the new government forms, none of it based on fact. Op-ed.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich government is a disaster'

Ra'am chairman completely rules out the possibility of joining a coalition with the Likud.

The Dream Government

Jews dream of "a ladder set on the ground and its top reaching to the heavens.".

Making sense of mixed messages

Instead of piling on Smotrich, Lapid should protest the appointment of Hady Amr to the new post for Palestinian affairs. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Netanyahu did not win the elections

Without Religious Zionism's jump in votes to 14 seats, Bibi’s 32 would have been another dreadful loss, like the previous four. Op-ed.

Smotrich, don't blink!

There is a triple bonus for Israel if Smotrich is Defense Minister. Op-ed.

Form a coalition already and start solving Israel's problems!

It was a privilege to vote in Israel for the first time, but I would like to see a coalition arise asap and address the issues below.Op-ed.

When I'm 64

Applying the acid test of Paul McCartney's song to Israel's new government makes it painfully apparent what should not be done. Op-ed.

Israeli Elections: Round 5

Election Day is Israel's substitute for Sunday. Maybe that's why it comes so often. Seriously though, this article explains the snafu.Op-ed.

Knesset elections could take place on November 1

Representatives of the coalition and the opposition discussing the election date and are nearing a compromise.

Op-ed:

It was clear that the coalition would fail

Haiting Netanyahu wasn’t enough to keep a group that agreed on little else together. Op-ed.

Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

'The Likud is bribing all kinds of people'

Justice Minister denies he plans to resign from the coalition: I will not bring back Bibi.

Meretz deserter presents demands for keeping coalition

Meretz MK Zoabi has presented a formal list of demands for leaving the coalition instead of threatening its stability.

Yesh Atid MK:

'This govt was worth it just to help Arab society'

"Mansour Abbas is a true partner," says Ram Ben-Barak. "This is the way to heal our society."

End of the coalition?

Judea and Samaria law fails in the Knesset

2 govt members, MKs Ganaim and Rinawie Zoabi, vote against bill applying Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Silman absent from vote.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ayelet Shaked is slow in implementing plans and is cheap'

Ra'am chairman says he is staying in the government in order to take care of the needs of Arab society.

Matan Kahana:

'We weren't afraid of a defection'

MK Kahana claims the move in which he resigned as a Minister was intended to stabilize the coalition.

Likud MK:

'Abir Kara was close to quitting the coalition'

MK Yariv Levin discusses ongoing contacts in an attempt to influence another MK from the coalition to resign.

Leadership in a time of crisis: Israel and America

Israel is facing some potentially catastrophic challenges and a government crisis at the same time. America's government is unpopular Op-ed.

Ra'am MK hints at collapse of coalition

MK Waleed Taha warns of scenario in which the coalition will not be able to continue to exist.

Coalition factions meet for 1st time since chair Silman resigned

Acting Coalition chairman MK Boaz Toporovsky says 'coalition of healing' must endure.

Minister Kahana does not rule out cooperating with Joint List

Religious Affairs Minister defends potential cooperation with anti-Zionist Arab parties, says Netanyahu, Smotrich cooperating with them.

Economy Minister not ruling out coalition with Joint List

Economy Minister Orna Barbivai in TV interview: I support any effort to preserve this coalition.

Op-ed:

The bold move that can save Naftali Bennett's political future

Is Naftali Bennett bold - or crazy - enough to take this drastic, but politically savvy step? Op-ed.

Likud MK:

'There are talks with at least one MK in the coalition'

MK Miki Zohar says opposition is in talks with one MK and aims to lead to the dissolution of the Bennett-Lapid government.

Blue and White official: The coalition won't last

Senior Blue and White official: Bennett and Lapid must handle this, otherwise the government will disintegrate.

Report: Negotiations between coalition and haredi parties

Haredi party negotiating with government for end to controversial bills, report says.

Much ado about trees … and a game of chicken

The Ra’am Party acts against the government, but does it really want to bring this coalition down and lose its power? Op-ed.

Opposition to boycott debate on Electricity Law

Likud, Religious Zionism, and haredi parties to boycott Knesset debates in protest of coalition decision to shorten debate period.

UTJ MK: We can't even think about joining this government

MK Meir Porush rejects reports that the haredi parties could join the current government.

INTO THE FRAY:

An Israeli tragedy

It will take a long time, maybe decades, to repair the damage caused by the machinations used to ensconce the current coalition. Op-ed.

Liberman: The haredim won't join the coalition

Finance Minister in TV interview: I have no doubt the Bennett-Lapid rotation will be implemented.

Zionism imperiled

Immediate overhaul of Israel's political structure is imperative. Most Jewish Israelis vote center-right, but their votes are ignored.Op-ed

New Hope MK: The coalition will survive, we need stability

MK Michal Shir: Alongside the disagreements within the coalition, there are many issues around which we are united.

After passing budget, gov't eyes bringing haredim into coalition

After the passing of the budget, the issue of haredi parties rejoining the government is back on the table.

Gantz: I will not allow a culture of lying

Israel's Defense Minister says that "I will not allow lying to become part of this coalition's culture."

'When there is a war against Gaza, we will decide what to do'

Ra'am chairman rejects reports of a crisis in the coalition: We are talking and we will reach an agreement.

Israel's new government faces a crisis of legitimacy

Israel's new government is unlikely to address crucial issues. Here is what Bennett can do to improve things. Op-ed.

Who is running the country?

The new government has created an environment of confusion and indecisiveness that the world is taking advantage of. Op-ed.

The Coalition's latest headache

Opposition intends to turn appointment of a minister-without-portfolio into a show of anti-government speeches.

To dream the impossible dream - Israel's coalition

Bennett is performing a juggling act with eight political parties as hot potatoes. Can this work? Op-ed.